While people's views about science are related to identity factors (eg political orientation)
and to knowledge of scientific theories, knowledge about how science works in general also …

Over the past several years, scholars have debated the public's (dis) trust in science. Since
the 'science and society'paradigm of science communication has defined the crisis of trust …

Since the rise of mass schooling in the 19th century, Americans have advocated for the
teaching of science at nearly every level of the educational system. The reasons for its …

What must laypersons understand about science to allow them to make sound decisions on
science-related issues? Relying on recent developments in social epistemology, this article …

Research on science outreach activities is often located in the interface between science
communication and science education. The transferability of aims and objectives of one …

In recent years, there has been considerable interest in studying and using scientific
consensus messaging strategies to influence public opinion. Researchers disagree …

A perennial problem in social epistemology is the problem of expert testimony, specifically
expert testimony regarding scientific issues: for example, while it is important for me to know …

Community science involves scientists and community members co-creating and
coexecuting scientific research. Given their deep engagement of non-scientists, these …

What should citizens understand about science to participate in democratic life? Against the
prevailing approach, we argue that “what” a public understanding of science is about …

This introductory paper will (a) review the intersection between science, journalism and
development from a historical perspective,(b) propose normative directions for science …